The nurse is meeting with the parents of a 7-year-old boy with Down syndrome. The child's mother reports an interest in hippotherapy. The child's father reports that this seems to be a waste of money
The parents then ask the nurse for additional information. What information may be included in the nurse's response? Select all answers that apply.
A) Hippotherapy has limited research demonstrating its actual effectiveness.
B) This type of therapy is most helpful for teens.
C) A variety of conditions including Down syndrome have used hippotherapy with success.
D) Self-esteem may be improved with hippotherapy.
E) The benefits of hippotherapy are both physical and psychological.
Ans: C, D, E
Hippotherapy refers to the use of horseback riding for the handicapped, therapeutic horseback riding, or equine-facilitated psychotherapy. Individuals with almost any cognitive, physical, or emotional disability may benefit from therapeutic riding or other supervised interaction with horses. The unique movement of the horse under the child helps the child with physical disabilities to achieve increased flexibility, balance, and muscle strength. Children with mental or emotional disabilities may experience increased self-esteem, confidence, and patience as a result of the unique relationship with the horse.
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